tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post525461352744665635..comments2024-03-26T13:24:20.351-04:00Comments on The Write Mage: Insecure Writer's Support Group: Pen Names QuestonDebra Renée Byrdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post-21669339550108743242020-03-21T07:27:47.057-04:002020-03-21T07:27:47.057-04:00romance is good to have a separate name for, but f...romance is good to have a separate name for, but fantasy and spec fiction could easily stay the same. and i would heed Natalie’s advice—gotta keep up a presence for that “new brand” - good luck with your decision and your writing!<br /><br />also wanted to thank you for stopping by my Beast World campaign at Alex’s<br /><br /><a href="http://taratylertalks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tara Tyler Talks</a>Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post-71233412840487208962020-03-10T08:41:19.444-04:002020-03-10T08:41:19.444-04:00Maybe I'll just put: A [Insert Genre] by [me]....Maybe I'll just put: A [Insert Genre] by [me]. I don't plan to branch out often enough.Debra Renée Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post-89548597419462335202020-03-10T07:28:51.058-04:002020-03-10T07:28:51.058-04:00I have been noticing more authors branching out in...I have been noticing more authors branching out into different genres and age groups using the same name. If you use pen name, you have to be prepared to maintain social media platforms and marketing under both names.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post-42290483541919591272020-03-07T05:03:09.834-05:002020-03-07T05:03:09.834-05:00It all comes down to personal preference, I think....It all comes down to personal preference, I think. Some authors write everything under a single name, no matter the genre, while others embrace pen names. The latter would double the marketing you have to do, but is still a good route to go for more experimental stories--if, for any reason, those stories tank, then it won't tarnish the sellability of those under your main name. You can even choose to re-release your books under your preferred name later on, should you change your mind about the pen name. Good luck figuring out what will work best for you!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post-47972927652784063542020-03-06T07:27:03.891-05:002020-03-06T07:27:03.891-05:00Yeah, I'll be thinking on this one for a while...Yeah, I'll be thinking on this one for a while.Debra Renée Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post-87961480684426247072020-03-06T07:26:37.454-05:002020-03-06T07:26:37.454-05:00That's why I'm leaning that way! I have re...That's why I'm leaning that way! I have recently seen a book where it said, for eg., "Jane Smith writing as Jane Doe." I liked that, but that's a lot of words on the cover!Debra Renée Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post-19598204671610574152020-03-06T07:25:20.649-05:002020-03-06T07:25:20.649-05:00I hadn't even factored in social media! Lord. ...I hadn't even factored in social media! Lord. I'm bad at it as it is!Debra Renée Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post-57846192599450114682020-03-04T23:59:09.025-05:002020-03-04T23:59:09.025-05:00I say it's your world, change your pen name as...I say it's your world, change your pen name as you see fit! :-)Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post-65034416000439394552020-03-04T15:16:51.789-05:002020-03-04T15:16:51.789-05:00That's tricky. I would WANT to write everythin...That's tricky. I would WANT to write everything under the same name, but like you said, that might confuse readers. I've actually been thinking of using a pen name for my more straightforward romance ideas, since they're so different from the usual stuff I write. But I'm still not quite sure what I really want to do. Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post-29630259758789159862020-03-04T13:39:52.033-05:002020-03-04T13:39:52.033-05:00I think different pen names for different genres i...I think different pen names for different genres is a good idea. As a reader, I like to associate an author with a type of book and know I can grab his/her book and I'll have what I like reading. It annoys me when that doesn't work.<br /><br />Just my opinion!Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502772723586343707.post-65507462512446427622020-03-04T11:26:46.945-05:002020-03-04T11:26:46.945-05:00I know authors who do it both ways. I guess it'...I know authors who do it both ways. I guess it's a question are you up to a second brand and double the social media.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com